Best of Lawrence 2012: Local Businesses

Tucked inside a tiny lean-to abutting Great Harvest Bread Co., this restaurant is easy to miss if you don’t know what you’re looking for. But if you make it inside and find a seat (there are only 14), you’re in for a treat. What kind of treats? Well, keep on reading.

Best Place for Romance:

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White tablecloths, roses in vases, accordion music and spaghetti aren’t the only route to romance. A little more raucousness can be romantic, too. Add adventurous food and sexy cocktails, and you’ve got a place that’s downright sultry. Why should you take your special someone? Read on.

Best Place for Auto Repairs

Westside 66

Kent Broadfoot, mechanic at Westside 66 & Carwash, drains oil and checks the wheels of a vehicle in for repair Tuesday, March 1, 2011. The business was named best place for auto repairs in the 2012 Best of Lawrence competition.